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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,277.96, 34,883.91 and 13,947.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,277.96, 34,883.91 and 13,947.98 is: 19,248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,277.96 : 34,883.91 = 13,947.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,277.96/34,883.91 = 13,947.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,277.96x = 34,883.91 × 13,947.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,277.96x = 486,560,079.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,560,079.00/25,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,248.39

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